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7 February 2024 9:00am–1:00pm
Online
This half-day course is part of an expanding set of nationally provided sessions on discrimination under the 2010 Equality Act. Intended for activists who have already completed an introductory employment law course, it looks at the protection against discrimination in relation to sexual orientation. It covers how to interview a member sensitively; what constitutes legal harassment […]
2 February 2024 12:30pm–1:30pm
Online
Have you ever wondered what a union learning rep (ULR) does? Are you curious about how a learning rep could benefit your branch and your members? Join us for this webinar to explore the role of a union learning rep, the types of issues they deal with and practical tasks they are likely to undertake […]
23 – 24 January 2024
UNISON Eastern, Church Lane House, Church Lane, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1NH
Every five years UNISON expects our reps to participate in a course to learn about the new requirements, processes, legal changes and organising initiatives from across the union. Why take it? This is an opportunity for you to step outside of your current practice and reflect on what works for you as a UNISON rep […]
15 – 19 January 2024
Online
This online course is for all new UNISON stewards in the Eastern region. It introduces the role, details responsibilities and gives information about support and resources available and leads to ERA accreditation. This blended course combines online educational materials and opportunities for interaction online. What will the course help me to do? Understand the role […]
13 December 2023 12:00pm–2:30pm
Online
This short workshop has been written together with the LGBT+ national self-organised group and trans caucus and is for both UNISON activists and members. What will the workshop help me to do? Identify the role of a trans ally and why it’s needed, Explore UNISON’s definition of transgender, Explore what you can do to be […]
27 November – 1 December 2023
Chapter House, Cathedral Walk, Chelmsford CM1 1NX and online
This hybrid course is for all new UNISON stewards in the Eastern region. It introduces the role, details responsibilities and gives information about support and resources available and leads to ERA accreditation. There will be a mix of online and in-person sessions. What will the course help me to do? Understand the role of an […]
30 November 2023
Online
Whilst a large number of members working in Local Government, Health, Education and other sectors will be on terms and conditions negotiated at a national level, for thousands of UNISON members, the only path to fair pay is through local collective bargaining with their employer. This includes members working in hundreds of private companies, care […]
14 November 2023
Online via Teams
This three-module course is designed to support branch activists plan a strategy to engage with environmental issues in the workplace and at a wider level. What will the course cover? Greening the workplace — practicalities and planning, including branch organisation and developing a strategy to approach the employer. Sectoral impact and campaigning on a bigger […]
17 November 2023 10:00am–4:00pm
Higdon House, Kempson Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 7AR
How we communicate is central to our success as a union. Whether it’s emails, social media or face-to-face conversations, a clear strategy around how we interact with members, non-members and others will help us with day-to-day recruitment and retention as well as take our campaigning to the next level. This exciting new one-day course from […]
23 October – 13 November 2023
Online
Every five years UNISON expects our reps to participate in a course to learn about the new requirements, processes, legal changes and organising initiatives from across the union. This blended course combines online educational materials and opportunities for interaction online and is delivered by experienced regional organising staff. Why take it? This is an opportunity […]
6 – 10 November 2023
Kings House, 245 Ampthill Rd, Bedford MK42 9AZ
This course is for all new UNISON stewards and workplace representatives. Please note that you must have been elected as a representative by your branch and be showing as such on the membership system. What will the course help me to do? Understand the role of an organising union in public services; Recognise the importance […]
23 – 27 October 2023
Online
Our online health and safety course is essential for new health and safety representatives in the Eastern region. This blended course combines online educational materials and opportunities for interaction online and is delivered by experienced TUC tutors. What will the course help me to do? Understand the health and safety rep role; Carry out the […]
2 – 6 October 2023
Online
This online course is for all new UNISON stewards in the Eastern region. It introduces the role, details responsibilities and gives information about support and resources available and leads to ERA accreditation. This blended course combines online educational materials and opportunities for interaction online. What will the course help me to do? Understand the role […]
25 – 29 September 2023
Chapter House, Cathedral Walk, Chelmsford CM1 1NX
This course is essential for new health and safety representatives in the Eastern region. What will the course help me to do? Understand the health and safety rep role; Carry out the health and safety rep’s duties; Be more effective in the role; Understand the key rights of health and safety reps; Recognise the employer’s […]
20 – 21 September 2023
UNISON Eastern, Higdon House, Kempson Way, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 7AR
This course is aimed at more experienced branch officers and reps using different, creative learning methods this course will really get you thinking about issues of inequality with your hearts and your minds. What will the course help me to do? Identify and understand what the key challenges have been for equality within society in […]
